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Controller
Summary
Under the direction of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), the Controller directs the Tribe’s governmental accounting and procurement functions for the government. This position’s primary responsibility is to maintain the Tribe’s books and records under generally accepted accounting principles continuously striving to adopt best practices. This position assists the CFO with the financial and grant audits, preparation of internal financial reports, preparation of annual operating and capital budgets. This position oversees either directly or indirectly through subordinate staffing all the following operational accounting functions: general ledger, fixed assets, payroll processing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and grant & program cost accounting. The Controller leads and directs the work of the accounting staff providing expertise in governmental accounting with a strong understanding of internal controls and public policy protocols.
Responsibilities
1.Coordinates the internal controls for the Accounting department.
2.Processes budget appropriation entries into computerized accounting software program andtrack modifications and carry forwards at fiscal year-end.
3.Works with program directors if modifications are needed to ensure grant restrictions areremoved, grant fully expended, or time extension needed.
4.Prepares financial reports according to contract/grant terms and conditions, obtains narrativereports from Tribal departments and programs, and submits these reports tocontracting/granting entities.
5.Prepares and implements requests for advances and reimbursements (draw-downs); followsup with fiscal department, contracting/granting entities to ensure that such requests have beenapproved, processed, received, and coded correctly.
6.Reviews budgets monthly and notifies program directors of overspent and underspent grantamounts.
7.Oversees calculation and posting of indirect cost entries according to grant terms andconditions
8.Assists CFO in preparing for annual tribal audit and other projects as needed.
9.Cross-trained in other areas of finance department and assists with backup when necessary.
10.Available for local and out of the area travel as required for job related training. Attends allrequired meetings and functions.
11. Establishes and implements Accounting Departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures and month end closing procedures.
12. Assists in development and preparation of Tribal Government annual and long-term budget.
13. Monitor sand analyzes monthly operating results against budget.
14. Performs special projects and other responsibilities, tasks, or duties as requested.
15. Ensures the application of the principles and practices of general, enterprise and governmental accounting including financial statement preparation and methods of financial control and reporting.
16. Ensures compliance with the Laws and regulations relating to the financial administration of the Tribe.
17. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting and Standards Board (GASB) accounting standards and requirements.
18. Assist independent auditors as required.
19. Other duties as assigned
Standard Conduct
- Adheres to Tribe's and Program's confidentiality and personnel policies.
- Be available for local and out of the area travel as required for job related training and various activities.
- Attends all required meetings, trainings and functions.
- Be polite and maintain a priority system in accepting other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Native American youth and family members in culturally diverse environments.
- Displays the ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage time well and work under stressful conditions with an even temperament.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Additional Qualifications
1. Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field; at least seven years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, preferably in a tribal, county or local government; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
2. Proven ability to analyze and make sound recommendations on complex accounting data and operations.
3. Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply Tribal Administration policies and applicable federal laws regulating Tribal Administration financial reporting and recordkeeping.
4. Perform complicated mathematical calculations and analyses.
5. Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive financial statements, reports and written materials.
6. Exercises sound, expert and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
7. Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues.
8. Knowledge of intercompany transactions proper accounting treatment for transfers or intercompany transactions between funds and enterprises.
Requirements
1. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including GAAP.
2. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
3. Working knowledge of governmental budgeting.
4. Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
5. The operations, requirements and codes of automated general ledger system.
6. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
Tribal Preference Policy
In accordance with the TERO Ordinance 93-0-01, Tribal Preference will be observed in hiring.
Veteran's Preference
It is the policy of the Karuk Tribe to provide preference in hiring to qualified applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference who have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces with honorable or under honorable conditions.
Application Instructions
Ayukii!
Applications will be accepted by the Human Resource Department (Open until filled unless indicated there is a closing date.)
Please direct questions to the Human Resources Manager, Lisa Henderson at her cell at (530)-643-0410. Or by email at: humanresources@karuk.us.
To automatically submit your application please click Apply Now and follow the instructions. Or you can submit via email by sending your completed application and required forms to: humanresources@karuk.us.
If you are having difficulties or need assistance with filling out the application electronically, you can visit one of the Karuk Community Computer Centers located in all three of our communities.
Application Instructions
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